Foundation skills
Legal Research and Case Analysis
Move from a broad legal question to a focused, authority-backed answer with a usable recommendation.
What the work involves
Frame the legal question before opening a single case.,Search statutes, commentaries and case law — and know when to stop.,Give every authority a job: rely on it, distinguish it, or leave it out.,Summarise the law in propositions a reader can check.,Close with a recommendation the client can act on tomorrow.
Skills you will practise
- Research quality
- Legal accuracy
Work product
A concise research note with an authority table
Sample task
Research a frustration claim and advise the client team.